Ray’s Chapel Member Deploys To Iraq

August 26, 2008

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A member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia left Sunday for training before being deployed to Kuwait or Iraq.

sgtweaver12.jpgUS Air Force Sgt. John Weaver departed Sunday for specialized training at Camp Bullis, Texas. He will be at Camp Bullis for six weeks before being deployed overseas for at least six months.

Sgt. Weaver is originally from Jay and currently lives in Pensacola with his wife Lisa and three girls, Krista 12, Randi, 10, and Starla, 7. He is stationed at Hurlbert Field.

He and his family are very active and faithful members of Ray’s Chapel, they make the drive several times a week to the church.

The church held a social in his honor to have extra fellowship with him before deployment. Church members made special items for John’s troop of nine members, such as inspirational bracelets and note pads. The church will continue in their support of Sgt. Weaver and his family with prayers and care boxes in the months to come.

Pictured top: Starla, Lisa, John, Randi and Krista Weaver. Pictured middle: Sgt. Weaver presents the flag during a service at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Pictured below: A church social at Ray’s Chapel in honor of Sgt. Weaver. Submitted photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com.

Ramona Preston contributed to this article.

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Comments

2 Responses to “Ray’s Chapel Member Deploys To Iraq”

  1. John Weaver on October 17th, 2008 8:36 pm

    Thanks Diane, I hope all is well with you and the Ray’s Chapel family. God Bless our local community, first responders and the men and women who have answered the call of duty. thank you for your support! -John Weaver

  2. Diane on August 26th, 2008 5:52 pm

    THANK YOU for all you do !!!! May God bless you and keep you safe !! My family will keep you and your family in our prayers !

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